01-05-2025
Salem man arrested for alleged ‘series of explosions' targeting house
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A Salem man was arrested for his alleged involvement in multiple explosions set off targeting a house over the past week, authorities said.
Jason Douglas Kiser was arrested on Tuesday and accused of causing the 'series of explosions' targeting a home in the 5700 block of Woodside Drive Southeast, Salem police said.
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The first incident was reported on April 23 at 2:30 a.m. when a blast from an improvised explosive device damaged a vehicle in the driveway, police said. Another explosion happened at the same home on April 25 at 2 p.m., this time in the front yard. Then on April 28, just after 10 p.m., another improvised explosive device damaged a vehicle in the driveway yet again.
'The initial investigation by patrol officers and follow up done by the Bomb Squad identified the 38‑year‑old Kiser as the suspect. It was determined that Kiser and the homeowner are known to one another,' the Salem Police Department said in a press release.
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Kiser was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after entering a business in the 5700 block of Commercial Street Southeast. When the Salem police bomb squad responded to the scene and searched Kiser's vehicle, they found another improvised explosive device, authorities said.
Kiser was lodged at the Marion County Jail and faces charges that include three counts of reckless endangering and three counts of criminal mischief.
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